Let the feeding begin!

Max and I had a morning snuggle, so he could start his feedings at noon. He's getting less than a teaspoon per 4 hours via a feeding tube, but it's a start. He also had his first serious poop in his ostomy bag. Gross, I know, but it's exciting around here to see the plumbing finally working!




Here is a picture of his ostomy bag... minus the poop...





They've opened up the top of his isolette for a test run before the open crib. Next blood gas at 4p.m...

He had a blood transfusion yesterday, which has really pinked him up. They are working to wean the ventilator, but he is still having secretions out of his lungs and mouth, so some hold-up there. They are checking for an infection, as well as a possible yeast infection which could be to blame. So far, nothing has come back positive. He's on 3 antibiotics post-surgery, so that should cover him pretty well.

Thanks to Jamie who hosted Ella for a sleepover last night. Ella just blends right in with her 4 girls and it was a nice break for Alex, who had Mommy and Daddy all to himself. We took him to eat Mexican for dinner. Mommy and Daddy REALLY needed those margaritas!!!!